Plant Controller Manager
Join a leading business process solutions company that leverages industry expertise to drive impact through integrated services.
Our partner is a multinational company operating in the FMCG industry, specializing in the production and distribution of confectionery, food products, beverages, and snacks.
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller Manager to oversee the financial performance of a manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on industrial controlling, production cost optimization, operational KPIs, and financial reporting.
The role involves close collaboration with Production and Operations teams to identify cost improvement opportunities, enhance profitability, and support strategic and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee financial controlling activities at plant level, ensuring effective monitoring of financial and operational performance.
Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, direct labor, overheads, and energy costs, identifying variances and cost optimization opportunities.
Monitor key manufacturing KPIs, with particular focus on scrap rate, material consumption, production efficiency, and cost per unit.
Analyze the financial impact of production losses, scrap, material consumption variances, and capacity utilization.
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlling processes in close collaboration with plant management.
Perform profitability analyses at product, production line, and project level, monitoring margins and standard versus actual costs.
Prepare and consolidate monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and performance dashboards for local and Group management.
Monitor plant financial performance through P&L analysis, operational cost tracking, and financial KPI reporting.
Evaluate CAPEX investments and business cases, assessing financial returns, operational efficiency, and cost-saving potential.
Partner with Operations and Production teams to implement cost reduction, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure financial data accuracy, compliance with internal procedures, accounting standards, and reporting deadlines.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support plant management in operational and strategic decision-making.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Proven experience in Financial Controlling, Plant Controlling, or Finance Management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial cost structures, and operational performance indicators.
Solid experience in standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience in analyzing scrap rates, production variances, material consumption, and manufacturing efficiency.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable business recommendations.
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP is considered an advantage) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong business partnering capabilities and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Financial Controller
- Location
- Bucharest
About Sales Consulting
As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges.
We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth.
Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners.